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Blood -sucking insects usually carry par...

Blood -sucking insects usually carry parasites in their

A

lungs

B

blood

C

salivary glands

D

tentacles

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The correct Answer is:
C
Salivary secretions come readily into contact with the host when bitten by an insect and parasites can be transmitted via this mode.
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